6:2 R You In?

Maybe it's simply another way of the franchise trying to get the fans excited for another upcoming year. Or maybe The Redskins actually believe that they are primed and ready to make a run for the title this year. We don't know for sure. Regardless, the Redskins released an article on their website about their new campaign entitled "R You In?" The campaign is to introduce fans to the "New Washington Redskins" and start the hype for next season which is right around the corner. Is this really a season Redskins fans should be excited about? Coming off a 4-12 season, one wouldn't think so, but then again, this isn't the same team that went 4-12. Perhaps this is why they're getting fans ready. Maybe the Redskins have a title in the near future. Here's the video:

The Redskins made more changes in the 2010 offseason than any other team in the league. The changes included on and off the field improvements to the entire franchise as a whole. There's no doubt that with Donovan McNabb under center at QB and Mike Shanahan calling the shots on the sidelines that the Redskins will be a much better team. However, are they really ready to call themselves contenders for a Super Bowl? It's a long shot for sure, but in actuality, they are. In 2007, the Redskins finished the year at 9-7 earning them a wild-card spot and a playoff game in Seattle. In 2008, they began the year at 6-2, and although they finished at 8-8, they were right on the cusp of another playoff appearance. In 2009, although the year ended on a very sour note, the final record does not tell the whole story. Like i mentioned in my previous post, if the Skins had scored just one touchdown more in every one of their games, their record would have been 12-4. That's almost unbelievable considering their final record was 4-12, but it only goes to show that every point counts.

I believe this team is superior to the 2007, 2008, and 2009 Washington Redskins. I believe the schedule is the hardest of all four years and the competition is fiercer both inside and outside the division than in all previous years, but this new team has what it takes to hold their own. The Redskins have nothing to hold back and everything to prove. From their General Manager Bruce Allen, to their Head Coach Mike Shanahan, to their starting QB Donovan McNabb, everyone is looking for a fresh start in Washington. It appears to be a winning combination and 2010 could be the start of something much bigger than any of us imagined.